Your Garmin golf GPS watch is a powerful tool on the course—but to ensure it performs at its best, regular updates are essential. Whether you’re using a Garmin Approach S10, S12, S42, S62, or S70, updating your device gives you access to the latest golf course maps, software features, and bug fixes.

In this guide, you’ll discover how to update your Garmin golf watch quickly using either Garmin Express on a computer or the Garmin Golf app on your phone.

✅ Why You Need to Update Your Garmin Golf Watch

• 📍 Updated GPS yardages
• 🏌️ New and redesigned golf courses
• ⚙️ Firmware improvements and bug fixes
• 🔋 Better battery performance
• 🎯 Enhanced features like slope adjustment, wind data, and AutoShot

🖥️ Method 1: Update via Garmin Express (Desktop)

Best For:

• Garmin Approach S10, S12, S20, S42, S62, S70

Steps:

1. Download Garmin Express from https://www.garmin.com/express
2. Connect your watch to your computer using a USB cable
3. Open Garmin Express and add your device
4. Click “Check for Updates”
5. Select Install All to download course data and firmware updates
6. Once done, safely disconnect your device

💡 Tip: Updates usually take 5–10 minutes depending on your connection.

📱 Method 2: Update via Garmin Golf App (Wireless)

Best For:

• Bluetooth-enabled models like Garmin S12, S42, S62, S70

Steps:

1. Download the Garmin Golf app from the App Store or Google Play
2. Pair your golf watch with your phone via Bluetooth
3. Open the app and sync your watch
4. If an update is available, the app will prompt you to install it
5. Keep the devices close and don’t interrupt the process

🔋 Keep your watch charged during the update.

⌚ Compatible Garmin Golf Watch Models

• Garmin Approach S10
• Garmin Approach S12
• Garmin Approach S20
• Garmin Approach S42
• Garmin Approach S62
• Garmin Approach S70
• Garmin MARQ Golfer
• Vivoactive with golf features

🛠️ Troubleshooting Garmin Golf Watch Update Issues

• Watch not detected in Garmin Express? Try a different USB cable or port
• Bluetooth sync failed? Restart both your phone and the watch
• Update stuck or slow? Check your internet or Wi-Fi connection
• App not showing updates? Reinstall the Garmin Golf app

🏁 Final Thoughts

Updating your Garmin golf watch is quick, easy, and essential for staying on top of your game. Whether you prefer USB via Garmin Express or wireless syncing through the Garmin Golf app, your watch will be ready to deliver accurate, real-time data on every round.

Don’t miss out on course changes or new features—keep your device updated before your next tee time.